Blog
Aug
3,
2021
3,
2021
Homeowner’s insurance is required for your mortgage, but it’s not the only way to protect your home. In this video, our CEO and founder Scott Gordon discusses flood insurance, warranties, home security, and other protective measures to explore. Some of the topics he covers: Considering flood insurance whether it’s mandatory in your neighborhood or not […]
Jul
22,
2021
22,
2021
With retirement around the corner, you may have big plans for filling your more flexible schedule. One of our recent posts explained many of the ways a reverse mortgage can expand your travel options. Now we’ll talk specifically about using a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) to take your retirement on the road. Your House […]
Jul
15,
2021
15,
2021
The temperature is climbing, meaning your utility bills are likely going up too. In this video, our CEO and founder, Scott Gordon, discusses how to keep your home cool and save money despite it being the hottest time of year. Some of the topics he covers: Insulation/radiant barriers can have a dramatic effect on cooling […]
Jul
13,
2021
13,
2021
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for retirement planning. In recent years, the addition of homeowner protections, coupled with a better understanding of the responsibilities that come with these types of loans, give borrowers over the age of 62 a responsible way to access their home’s equity. Still, pursuing […]
Jul
1,
2021
1,
2021
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is typically promoted as a way to remain in a long-owned home despite the income limitations that might come with retirement. However, these loans, known as reverse mortgages, can also play a role for retirees looking to change their living situation, especially in light of the dramatic increases in […]
Jun
29,
2021
29,
2021
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has appointed Patty Wills, CRMP, National Retail Sales Manager for Reverse Mortgages at Open Mortgage, as co-chair of its newly-formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The DEI Committee’s goal is to strengthen the reverse mortgage ecosystem by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices while building awareness of the […]